The Irish Mitsubishi FTO Owners Club

by **Dragonheart** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 6:40 pm

Just a quick one. Might be moving to Dubai in a few months, Ireland is p1ssing me off big time! Bad weather, high tax, expensive, so I said I'll go somewhere its hot, tax free, and cheap. (A 350Z costs E15,560 for example, though I'm contemplating bringing the FTO though I might leave her here for when I come on holidays.)
Anyone been there?

by **sinlessgunner** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 6:46 pm

Friend of mine moved to Oman for a year. Neighbour of Dubai same idea. Hated every minute of it....They're grand for holidays etc but as for moving there.....you could do better I think.

by **Kace** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 7:09 pm

If you have a gold-plated FTO over there you'll do just fine. Otherwise buy yourself a pair of Gucci loafers and a pair of cool shades and you're sorted.

Think of Puerto Banus x 20 :shock:

by **optical illusion** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 7:49 pm

Stay away, there are much better places you could go to.

Remember the huge culture shock too...

Like someone else said, grand for a holiday.

by **Myfeckin FTO** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 10:00 pm

If I was to start a life anywhere - it would be in Australia. Been there several times now and its got super climate, fantasic beaches, easygoing lifestyle, nice people, generally much nicer roads and low road tax and insurance. Ideal country for an FTO (presuming you're not living in the outback).

by **optical illusion** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 10:20 pm

AND there are FTO's everywhere!!!!

by **Bernard** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 10:58 pm

I can't see the pubs being up to much either :roll:

How about Knocknagoshel?

by **Dragonheart** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 11:30 pm

Pubs are ok, checked it out. About 95% of the population is ex-pats so they are pretty much more leniant than other gulf states when it comes to middle east rules and stuff. Was thinking Oz but with Dubai the companies usually pay for a trip home once a year, and being in the construction industry a few years out there working on some of those buildings would put a major rating on a cv! I dont know, its a toughie cause I just got put in charge of a 70 million project and for a young fella like me that responsibility and chance doesnt come around too often! I was only told that today and if I hadnt I would def go. God the decisions are so bloody hard!!!

by **optical illusion** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 9:51 pm

Well... then... GO FOR IT!!! Wooo! 70 mil project all the way!!! Far better on your CV!

by **mcgon1979** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 8:27 am

The 70mil contract you just took over here sounds very good dude. maybe do that project and get that on the CV. If you still feel like splitting after that, then so be it.

by **Dragonheart** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 6:59 pm

Looks like thats what I'm going to do. Far easier to get a good job over there with that under my belt. Plus the added 276km mileage a week will go down well!

by **Bernard** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 7:35 pm

If you find yourself ahead of target feel free to send the lads over to my house.
I've some coving to put up :wink:

by **Dragonheart** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 8:10 pm

No prob Bernard. I'll push them just so they can get that done for you. :smt023

by **Bernard** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 8:23 pm

Thanks Martin, much appreciated.

by **Marie** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 2:56 pm

One of the girl's I work with Lived there for 8 month's & oh my god the horror stories she tell's :shock:

Did you know Coke as in the drink coca cola is not allowed into that country? You have to be SOOOO careful over there! Very easy to do something against the law without realising it!

by **Wildhound** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 3:11 pm

I presume they have a factory then? Because otherwise I don't know how they can be selling it!

by **Dragonheart** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 7:32 pm

The only time you cant really eat or drink anything is during ramadam, and its not illegal, just considered rude, most offices provide a room for non-muslims where they can eat or drink all right. I think people like to tell 'horror' stories, not saying their not true, but I've asked a few people now and they have amazing experiences of the place. One fella is going back there to live after spending a year here. Flat broke here but has a boat, a car, and a jeep in his parents drive over there. I suppose it depends on how some people adjust and how some want to be there yet dont want to change their ways too much. If I ever go on holidays I try to cram as much of the basic local language (please, thanks, hello, goodbye, that sort of stuff) into me cause I think its rude not to make an effort. It'll be the same when I go there, nothing worse than people coming into your city or country nad not trying, just thinking that you should be trying to accommodate them. No offence to any non-nationals here, but how many times has anyone here ever gone on about someone that got an order wrong in a pub or restaurant and said 'and sure they didnt have a word of bloody english!'.

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